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jangjong · 2012-06-01, 16:18

Hi guys!

Since now I have a perfect htpc for myself (http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=132688) I started looking into getting a unraid server for myself..

I picked out parts that I would need.. but I can't decide which case to go with.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6811822005
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6811146075
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6811235026
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6811133094

I have a micro center store near by and they have all these cases for under $30 after rebate.. and they're only $2-$3 difference
I know antec three hundred is one of the best but I'm trying to keep the cost down as much as possible.. I got parts for the server for about $70 so i just want the total to be under $100 haha. I'll post up the detail spec after I build it and set it up.

Which case would you guys recommend out of those 4 cases?

KraziJoe · 2012-06-01, 16:22

Personally I love the NZXT cases as there is a lot of room inside. A lot of love here for the Antec 300 which is just a few dollars more. I just bought the Antec 302 case for my unRaid build. I liked the way the HD bays were situated.

**Beer40oz** · (This post was last modified: 2012-06-01, 16:32 by Beer40oz.)

NZXT is FTW! Just bought me one witch will replace my Antec 300....

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6811146071

NZXT H2 White ... they also have it in black.....

Sexy... sound damper .... lots of HD's ..... wife likes.... what else can you ask for.

Another to consider....

Tempest 410

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6811146080

To clean there fans and stuff is super easy... take look at videos.

jangjong · 2012-06-01, 16:33

hmm.. thank you for other suggestion.. but they're twice as much as what i've picked above lol

i know those are good cases.. but i would like to get one out of those 4 because i am trying to keep the cost down.

**Beer40oz** · 2012-06-01, 16:53

Ok sounds good... well choose one that has good HD space and good airflow....

**Dougie Fresh** · 2012-06-01, 21:38

I too like the NZXT of all of those.

Whatever you do don't go cheap on the power supply. Get a good one like a Seasonic or Antec. I am a big fan of the Seasonic SS-300ET and SS-350ET for low price, high quality, no frills PSUs. If it's on sale the Antec EA-380D is a good one too.

jangjong · (This post was last modified: 2012-06-01, 22:12 by jangjong.)

(2012-06-01, 21:38)Dougie Fresh Wrote: I too like the NZXT of all of those.

Whatever you do don't go cheap on the power supply. Get a good one like a Seasonic or Antec. I am a big fan of the Seasonic SS-300ET and SS-350ET for low price, high quality, no frills PSUs. If it's on sale the Antec EA-380D is a good one too.

Any reason why you would choose NZXT over Zalman Z9 ? ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6811235026 )

I'm narrowing them down to those two because of the cable management, but I was thinking I may like Z9 better because of how HDD bay's set up and there's a fan for the hdd..

-EaS- · 2012-06-01, 23:48

Why not go for the Sharkoon Rebel 9 Economy (or iCute Hegemon as it is called in some countries)?

Extremely cheap (same price category as the examples you provide), but with lots of room for expansion.
I use it with 3x Supermicro cse-m35t-1b cages:

Never regretted it!

**Dougie Fresh** · (This post was last modified: 2012-06-01, 23:59 by Dougie Fresh.)

(2012-06-01, 22:10)jangjong Wrote:
(2012-06-01, 21:38)Dougie Fresh Wrote: I too like the NZXT of all of those.

Whatever you do don't go cheap on the power supply. Get a good one like a Seasonic or Antec. I am a big fan of the Seasonic SS-300ET and SS-350ET for low price, high quality, no frills PSUs. If it's on sale the Antec EA-380D is a good one too.

Any reason why you would choose NZXT over Zalman Z9 ? ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6811235026 )

I'm narrowing them down to those two because of the cable management, but I was thinking I may like Z9 better because of how HDD bay's set up and there's a fan for the hdd..

You said MicroCenter and I saw the NZXT in the latest ad. Also, I prefer the plain look of the NZXT as well. No real technical reason. I prefer my Lian-Li PC-Q08 to either of them Smile

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jangjong · 2012-06-02, 00:45

(2012-06-01, 23:48)-EaS- Wrote: Why not go for the Sharkoon Rebel 9 Economy (or iCute Hegemon as it is called in some countries)?

Extremely cheap (same price category as the examples you provide), but with lots of room for expansion.
I use it with 3x Supermicro cse-m35t-1b cages:

Never regretted it!

Actually, i'm not ordering them from newegg. I'm gonna go to Microcenter. they have Z9 for $25 and NZXT for $28. but your case looks sweet lol

(2012-06-01, 23:59)Dougie Fresh Wrote: You said MicroCenter and I saw the NZXT in the latest ad. Also, I prefer the plain look of the NZXT as well. No real technical reason. I prefer my Lian-Li PC-Q08 to either of them .

interesting... okay i'll think about it lol thanks

and another thought.. i own http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6811517004 for my PC.. maybe i should use this AZZA 1000 for the server and get another case for myself lol

GortWillSaveUs · 2012-06-02, 01:41

(2012-06-01, 23:48)-EaS- Wrote: Why not go for the Sharkoon Rebel 9 Economy (or iCute Hegemon as it is called in some countries)?

Extremely cheap (same price category as the examples you provide), but with lots of room for expansion.
I use it with 3x Supermicro cse-m35t-1b cages:

Never regretted it!

How much do those drives each cost?
Isn't the ECC ram also a premium?
I only ask since it looks like I'd have to eat peanut butter sandwiches for a long time.

poofyhairguy · 2012-06-02, 02:17

(2012-06-01, 21:38)Dougie Fresh Wrote: I too like the NZXT of all of those.

Whatever you do don't go cheap on the power supply. Get a good one like a Seasonic or Antec. I am a big fan of the Seasonic SS-300ET and SS-350ET for low price, high quality, no frills PSUs. If it's on sale the Antec EA-380D is a good one too.

No, don't get a EA-380D!!!

With a media server the most important feature a PSU needs is to be single rail, which the Antec Earthwatts PSUs are not.

I personally think the best PSU in that class for the job is this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817371029

Single rail, is made by Seasonic and sold by Antec. Win, win, win. I have had one in an Unraid server for almost two years.

jangjong · 2012-06-02, 05:37

(2012-06-02, 02:17)poofyhairguy Wrote: No, don't get a EA-380D!!!

With a media server the most important feature a PSU needs is to be single rail, which the Antec Earthwatts PSUs are not.

I personally think the best PSU in that class for the job is this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817371029

Single rail, is made by Seasonic and sold by Antec. Win, win, win. I have had one in an Unraid server for almost two years.

What is the 'single rail' ? I don't know too much about PSU's.. but i have this laying around: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817152028

I was just going to use this psu

**Beer40oz** · 2012-06-02, 06:18

GortWillSaveUs drive cages like that are up to $100 bucks each..... they look cool but is it really worth it?

poofyhairguy · 2012-06-02, 10:20

(2012-06-02, 05:37)jangjong Wrote: What is the 'single rail' ? I don't know too much about PSU's.. but i have this laying around: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817152028

I was just going to use this psu

That is a dual-rail PSU that could probably easily power 12 drives.